~~ 01-Apr-2024 to 31-Mar-2025~~Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
From selected hotels you will be picked up to commence an Active Cape Tribulation Day Tour. Start with a scenic coastal drive to Port Douglas along far north Queensland’s great ocean road, which provides panoramic views over the Coral Sea. Heading north, your first stop is Mossman Gorge, the southern sector of Daintree National Park. Carved out by the mountain waters of the Mossman River, which winds through large granite boulders, the gorge is bordered by lush green forest. Participate in an Australian ‘Welcome to Country’ event with the area’s traditional owners, the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people, who cleanse you of evil spirits with a smoke ceremony and apply traditional rainforest body paint to your skin. Then enjoy a refreshing swim in the cascading waters. Continuing North, arrive at the Daintree River you will head out on the river for a wildlife cruise. You might spot a crocodile while learning about the fragile ecosystem of this serpent-like river system. Next, lunch. On the way back to Cairns, explore this ancient rainforest environment on a tour along the Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk with a highly trained guide who provides rainforest interpretation. Marvel at the diversity of vegetation, from low-lying ferns and shrubs to the massive rainforest canopy and even mangrove ecosystems, all in one short easy walk. Then head to Cape Tribulation Beach, where the rainforest meets the reef. This is one of the best photo ops of the day and the ideal place to be wowed by the natural beauty of this little corner of the planet. Then make a pit stop at Daintree Ice Cream Company (ice cream at own expense). Then hop back on your tour bus for the return journey to Cairns.~~~~
~~ 01-Apr-2025 to 31-Mar-2026~~Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26:
Cape tribulation is where the world's oldest continually surviving tropical rainforests, meet the world's greatest living tropical reef, the Great Barrier Reef. Nowhere else on earth do two natural World Heritage listed sites exist side by side. Such is the natural beauty and precious value of this truly stunning piece of paradise, that you will have ample time to explore and enjoy on the Active Tropics Explorer Cape Tribulation full day tour.
Commence the adventure with a scenic coastal drive from Cairns to Port Douglas. This is the far north's very own great ocean road and provides panoramic views over sparkling coral sea. heading north the first stop is at Mossam Gorge which is in the southern sector of the world-famous Daintree national park. This gorge has been carved out by the cold mountain waters of the Mossman River, which winds through large granite boulders, bordered by lush green rainforest. It's a magical place and you'll participate in a "Welcome to Country" with the traditional owners, the Kuku Yalanji people who will also cleanse you of evil spirits with a smoke ceremony and apply traditional rainforest body paint to you. Next it's time to explore this ancient rainforest environment on an interesting, guided tour of the Mossman Gorge. The highly trained guides will give expert rainforest interpretation which will inform and impress. Be amazed at the huge diversity you will encounter everything from low lying ferns and shrubs to the massive rainforest canopy. There is an opportunity for you to enjoy a refreshing swim in the cascading waters. Continuing north stops in Daintree Village for lunch. Next you will join a Wildlife cruise on the Daintree River where you might see a crocodile while learning about the fragile ecosystem of this impressive serpent like river system. You are now on the north side on the Dain tree river where the guide will meet you for your next stop. You then head on to Thornton's beach where the rainforest meets the reef. Enjoy the beautiful views of the lower ranges of Thornton peak. Pending time will be used to stop at the Daintree ice cream co where you can enjoy deliciously exotic fruit ice cream made on site in small artisan style batches but at own cost. Then its back to the bus for the return journey to cairns including a quick drive through port Douglas, a picturesque beachside village with a laid-back vibe and loads of bars and cafe.~~~~ |
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